Demonia Eagle
L ib ra ry
U n iv e r s ity o f Cfegon
E ugene, Oregon
1964 Rain
Tops 1963
Court Names
New Members
Te Fair Board
Rainfall in this area during 1964
totaled 59.04 inches, according to re­
cords kept by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley
VOLUME 43, NUMBER 8
VERNONIA, OREGON
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 1965 Spofford at their home on Corey
Appointment of new members to
hill. This was 10.85 inches greater the Columbia county fair board and
than the total fcr 1963 when the consideration of resolutions present­
measured rainfall was 48.19 inches.
ed to the court by the county Pomona
January was the weticst month Grange were a part of the business
in 1964 with 14.95 inches. There were before the county court last week.
about six inches of snow that month, Also, a new member was appointed
Tuesday evening of next week,
also. January of this year, rainfall to the county planning commission.
Persons eligible for the senior citi­
The council also points out the new
Dick Wootan and Dick Howell are
totalled 6.56 inches but snow meas­
zens’ property tax exemption must federal tax law which has erased an March, 2, is the date set for the first
the new members of the fair board.
ured totalled 17 inches.
file applications with the county as­ inequity to elderly persons selling meeting of the 1965 Friendship Jam­
sessor before April 1 if they wish to their homes and entering retirement boree committee. The meeting has
The other heavy months of 1964 Matt Erickson was reappointed at
The Vernonia Loggers lost their
been called by Bill Rundle, vice-
receive this benefit.
were
November with 12.25 inches of the same time by the county court.
homes or nursing establishments.
chairman last year, who stated that fourth league game last Friday as rain anti December with 13.45 inches. The appointments were effective as
Many eligible persons throughout
Previously, individuals who sold 1965 officers will be elected at this they were beaten by the Seaside Sea­
In November, there were three inch­ of January 1, 1965. Holdover mem­
the state have not applied for the their homes were allowed adjust­
gulls 47-44.
meeting.
es of snow. In December, it is most bers are Elsie Tracy, secretary of
state exemptions and the State Coun­ ments on any possible profits only
The Loggei-s were able to build up fortunate that snow settled and melt­ the board, and Paul DeShazer.
All
event
chairmen
are
urged
to
cil of Aging believes this is due to when they bought a new home. Sec­
a five point first quarter advantage ed between falls rather than all pil­
Paul Paulsen, chairman of the
misunderstanding of provisions of the tion 121 of the new internal revenue be present and an invitation is ex­
and were able to hold on to it for ing up, for a total of 56 inches was county planning commission had ask­
tended
to
all
persons
interested
in
law.
code allows property owners 65 years
most of the game, but the Seagulls
ed the county court to fill a vacan­
Taxpayers 65 years and older, with or older a tax-free gain if the adjust­ seeing the 1965 Jamboree succeed to were able to gain the lead with about measured by the Spoffords. That
cy
on his committee. The court ap­
amount
all
at
one
time
could
have
be present. There is a need for new
not more than $2500 gross income in ed sales price is $20,000 or less.
three minutes to go and hold on un­ been a real travel hazard.
pointed Jesse Lewis of Clatskanie to
persons
to
take
an
active
part
and
the past year, are eligible for the ex­
Since the regulations are compli­
til the end of the game.
the position.
In December, the Spoffords record­
emptions which operate on a sliding cated, the council suggests that el­ for new ideas to make this event
Top point producer for the Loggers ed a minimum temperature of two
In response to a letter from the
bigger
and
better
than
those
that
scale.
derly persons selling their dwelling,
was Jerry Hansen with 15, followed degrees and a maximum of 52 de­ Pomona Grange of Columbia county,
have
preceded
it.
From 65 to 68 years, a 10 percent after at least five years occupancy
by Jim Bellingham with 11.
grees. For January of this year, the Judge Earl Seawright said he had
The meeting will be held at 8:00
exemption is allowed;
from 69 consult their realtors, attorneys or
Scoring:
Bellingham
11,
Larson
0,
low temperature was 24 degrees Jan­ written the grange a letter, pointing
through 71 years, 30 percent; from U.S. tax offices to determine their p.m. at the fire hall and it is hoped
Hanson 15, Smith 6, Steele 8, Hol- uary 9 and the high, 56 degrees Jan­ out that to date, the Shell Chemical
72 through 74 years, 50 percent; from full privileges under tlie liberalized that there will be a big turnout.
sey 4.
company has not exercised its op­
uary 30.
75 through 77 years, 70 percent; from act.
tion to purchase the Deer Island fair­
The
Vernonia
JVs
won
their
game
78 through 79 years, 90 percent; and
Frank LeMont, Columbia county
grounds, and therefore the budget
against
the
Seaside
JVs
53-50.
Denny
80 years and over, 100 percent. This assessor was in Vernonia February
committee could not allocate the mo­
Pederson
with
18
points
was
high
applies on the applicant’s dwelling 10 and 11 to assist senior citizens in
ney to a fairground sinking fund.
point man for the young Loggers.
and up to a true cash value of $10,- this area with applications for the
The judge said he assured the
Scoring:
Pederson
18,
Medges
3,
000 on the home.
exemptions. Persons who missed him
grange members that all of the mo­
Curl
11,
Ellis
1,
Larson
10,
Mattson
at
that
time
may
contact
him
at
the
County assessors at county court­
ney derived from the sale of the
Seven Americans were killed in 0, Peddicord 2, Minger 0, Elton 8.
houses have the blanks to be filled court house in St. Helens in person
According to County Agent Tom present Deer Island site wil go to­
Viet
Nam
on
a
recent
week-end.
or
by
letter.
Last
Monday
the
Loggers
lost
to
out and will ask far legal proof of
Zinn approximately 2 00 Columbia ward new grounds and the necessary
age and an itemized list of gross
These men were soldiers. They the North Catholic Royals 73-61. The residents attended the first in a ser­ equipment and buildings. The court
receipts to be filed with the appli­
were in a war zone, and were aware Royals held a one-point edge at the ies of three workshop sessions on pointed out that Shell Chemical com­
end of the first quarter and increased
cation. To continue the exemption,
of the hazards they faced.
care and maintenance of ornamental pany has an option to purchase the
that lead throughout the game.
an application must be filed yearly.
Six Americans were killed in Ore­
Center Fred Smith with 20 points shrubs. The topic that was discussed Deer Island fairgrounds for a total
Applications must be filed before Ap­
gon traffic accidents the same week­ paced the Loggers in this encounter. the first session was insect and di­ of $222,850. This figure includes the
ril 1.
end.
Scoring: Bellingham 4, Larson 2, sease control by Ray McMetlon Mult­ donation by Shell, of $66,400 toward
One of the largest and most suc­
the new fairgrounds. The court indi­
These people were not soldiers. Hanson 9, Johnston O, F. Smith 20, nomah county agent.
cessful ventures to date of the Christ­ They were men, women and children
The topic covered in the second cated that when the time comes to
T.
Smith
7,
Steele
8,
Halsey
6,
Bate­
ian Youth Rally group was the mo­ who were on peaceful missions.
session Wednesday, February 24 was build a new fairgrounds, the granges
man 5, Redmond 0.
ther-daughter banquet held last Sat­
pruning, care and maintenance, how will be asked to assist the court in
The
Vernonia
JV
team
won
their
In the first six weeks of 1965, 50
urday evening at which about 200
to
fertilize and what’s in a fertilizer the planning.
persons were served. In addition to people have died on Oregon’s streets game against the North Catholic JV bag.
In a resolution read by the court,
and highways. During the same per­ team 52-33. The Vernonia team trail­
A legal notice appearing elsewhere approximately 180 m o t h e r s and iod of 1964, 40 Oregonians were killed. ed by two points at the end of the
Pomona Grange has gone on record
The
final
session
will
be
Thursday,
in this issue calls attention to the daughers, ministers of the churches
as favoring the building of a new
Oregon’s death rate is up 20 per first half but broke the game wide March 4 and the topic to be covered
meeting of the budget committee for were seated at a table at one end
courthouse on the site referred to as
open
in
the
second
half.
will
be
lawn
care
including
planting
school district 47J which will be held of the well filled social hall at the cent. And, the year is just beginning.
Steve Minger with 14 points led a new lawn, fertilizing, and renovat­ the Violette property.
Last year, 575 drivers, passengers
Thursday evening of next week, EUB church.
Commissioner Louis Wasser stated
the
Logger scorers. Scoring: Peder­ ing.
The chicken dinner was served by and pedestrians were killed. If the
March 4 at the high school at 8:00
that the county is now constructing
son
9,
Blackburn
1,
Holsey
0,
Medges
It
will
be
held
at
the
McBride
the young men and boys of the present bloody rate continues, 115
p.m.
9, Cameron 5, Curl 6, Ellis 0, Lar­ grade school in St. Helens, at 7 p.m. a new dog pound. The foundation has
The notice states that at that time churches who did an excellent job. more people will be killed this year son 9, Mattson 0, Peddicord 0, Min­
been placed and construction of the
The St. Helens Woman’s Club and
The Kingsmen quartet from George than last. At this rate the traffic
the budget message and document
ger 14.
cement block building will begin
the Junior Woman’s Club of St. Hel­
Fox college, Newberg, presented an death toll will reach an all-time high
will be presented and that any per­
This Saturday the Loggers travel ens co-hosted the session on Febru­ soon.
hour-long program of outstanding en­ of 690 people.
son may discuss the proposed pro­
to
Clatskanie to take on the Clatska­ ary 24 and the St. Helens Lions aux­
Don Coin Walrod presented the
tertainment following the banquet.
What can be done about it?
grams with the budget committee. It
nie
Tigers. On Tuesday they will be iliary and St. Helens Garden club court a proposed contract far the re­
Miss Linda Jensen acted as mistres
The traffic Safety & Education Di­
further states that any person may
moval of blow-down timber from the
of ceremonies for introductions and vision of the Oregon Department of at home against the Hood River Dra­ will co-host the March 4 session.
present his views on any of the bud­
gons.
Camp Wilkerson area. The court had
announcements.
The
feed
and
seed
stores,
garden
Motor Vehicles says: “Observe the
get proposals.
entered an agreement with the coun­
stores, flower shops and nurseries
three “C’s” of driving: care, court­
This open meeting is the opportuni­
ty forestry committee to manage the
are
giving
some
very
nice
door
prizes
esy and caution. Fasten seat belt.
ty for all tax payers and parents to
timber resources on county owned
to lucky ticket holders, Ornamental
Expect the unexpected. Drive defen­
learn what the budget proposals are
property. Walrod presented a new
s h r u b s , fertilizers and fertilizer
sively.
for the coming year and to voice ap­
proposal for this purpose, and the
spreaders as well as prunning equip­
“Don’t drink and drive. Let the
proval or objections. It is an invi­
court has taken the matter under
ment will be some of the prizes avail­
Legislators know your opinion on the
tation to all residents of the district
advisement.
able in the next session.
Governor Mark O. Hatfield was traffic safety legislation now pending.
to take an active part in the affairs
Internal revenue service personnel
There is NO FEE charged for these
of the school.
the principal speaker at the 22nd An­
“It’s bad enough to die in the ser­ have been in Vernonia for the past
nual Meeting of the Oregon United vice of ones country, as those men week visiting business houses to as­ sessions. Those who missed the first
Appeal at noon Wednesday, February in Viet Nam did. It’s worse to die certain that proper federal tax re­ ones can profitably attend the re­
24, in the Portland Hilton hotel.
needlessly in traffic. Take it easy.” turns have been filed and payments maining one because each session
The Oregon United Appeal, central
made an excise, employment and in­ will cover a completely different
phase in home and back yard garden­
budgeting and fund-raising represen­
come taxes.
tatives for twenty voluntary child­
The agents have visited or wall vis­ ing.
The annual World Day of Prayer
care, health and recreation agencies
it same 50 Oregon communities to
observance will be held here F ri­
The Columbia Riders are asking serving citizens throughout the state,
check on business tax returns.
day of next week, March 5 at the
for entrants in the 1965 Columbia will also pay special honor to volun­
Most of the delinquencies brought
Evangelical United Brethern church
county fair rodeo queens court. Girls teers who were chairmen of the Unit­
to light will be the result of over­
on State avenue, according to an an­
must be 15-23 years of age.
ed Way campaigns during the past
Tickets will go on sale next week sight or misunderstanding, says A.
nouncement made this week.
Mrs. Chuck Brien, Rainier, said year.
for the annual Town and Country G. Erickson, director of internal re­
The local observance is a joint pro­
other requirements are: Girls must
A special award will be presented Day smorgasbord sponsored by the venue for Oregon.
ject of the women's groups from the
be single, never been married; a res­ to James Durbin, who was general Vernonia Chamber of Commerce and
March 3 has been set. as the trial various churches and a planning
date for Henry Dobbin, 66, Mist, who meeting, attended by representatives
ident of Columbia county; have tran­ chairman of the Columbia county UF set for Saturday, March 13.
sportation for herself and horse; campaign in 1964.
is accused of the fatal shooting of from the Baptist, EUB, Nazarene,
Dinner will be served from 5:30 to
Charles O. Reynolds, December 13.
agree to act on the court from April
The awards will be presented by 8:00 p.m. and there will be enter­
Christian and Vernonia Bible church­
11, 1965 until the rodeo court of 1966 Miss Carol Pederson, Miss Oregon of tainment interspersed through that
Anglers in this area are reminded
Dobbin and Reynolds shared living es met Thursday of last week at the
is selected, and must use the same 1965.
time. Also, a style show will be pre­ that both Rock creek and the Sal- quarters in aa old caboose near Mist. home of Mrs. Mabel Graves to make
horse for trials and planned appear­
Other highlights wil include reports sented by Fabrics ’n Fashions and monberry river will close on the 28th Sheriff Roy Wilburn said Dobbin has arrangements for the meeting. Other
ances with exceptions approved by by Donald V. McCallum, Oregon 19 local businesses have indicated of this month under winter regula­ been charged with second-degree churches are being invited to partici­
the rodeo court committee.
United Appeal president, and other plans for displays.
tions of the state game commission. murder. He has been held in Colum­ pate, also.
April 1 is the sign-up deadline for officers of the O. U. A. The election
Mrs. T. M. Hobart is chairman of The Nehalem river below the mouth bia county jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
Mrs. L. E. Stiff will be chairman
applicants, Mrs. Brien said. The ap­ of new officers and members of the the decorations committee for the of Rock creek remains open to fish­ The court has appointed Joe Walker, for tl*e day and the program to be
plication blank is printed below for board of governors also will be fea­ event.
ing.
a Rainier attorney, to defend Dobbin. followed will use participants from
your convenience.
tured.
the various groups. More detailed
infermation will be given next week.
Senior Citizens Must File by Jamboree
Sets Meet
April 1 for Property Tax Aid
Loggers Lose
Early Lead
Friday Night
Oregon Death
Rate Increases
Workshop Topic
Well Attended
Banquet Served
To 200 People
Budget Group
To Offer Data
United Appeal
Hears Governor
Entrants Asked
For Fair Court
Federal Data
Being Checked
World Prayer
Event Planned
Chamber Plans
T-C Day Event
Trial Date Set
For March 3
Anglers Reminded
Ballad Contest, Gay 90s Event Ready
Harmony and horseless carriages,
beards and high button shoes and a
dose ol spring tonic like in the "good
old days” return to Forest Grove this
week end, February 26-27, as resi­
dents turn back the clock for the 19th
annual Original All-Northwest Bar­
ber Shop Ballad Contest and Gay
Nineties Festival.
Banners are strong and parking
meters turned into striped barber
poles in preparation for the celebra­
tion. Downtown business establish­
ments have taken on an old fashion­
ed look as local clubs and organi­
zations have arranged window dis­
plays of antiques and treasures glean­
ed from attics and other storage
places.
There will be a rock show sponsor­
ed by the Tualatin Valley Gem club
and art show featuring the work of
local artists opening Friday and end­
ing Sunday. Quartets from three
states and Canada will begin arriving
in town early Friday for registration
and to tune up for the opening night
of barber shop singing and elimi­
nations.
Saturday is the big day for resi­
dents and visitors alike and gets un­
derway early with a 6 a.m. to noon
breakfast sponsored by the Forest
Grove Kiwanis club. By 9:30 a.m.
street activities will be underway on
the main street of Ballad Town.
Beard and costume judging will
take place at 10:30 a.m. At 11:30
a.m. a special Gay 90s excursion
train will arrive from Portland car­
rying 300 passengers.
The gala Gay 90s parade with an­
tique autos, horse and buggies, floats,
dignitaries and a variety of other en­
tries from all over the state will be­
gin winding its way through town
at 12:30 p.m. Following the parade a
special barber shop matinee will be
presented at Pacific University for
train passengers and other interest­
ed visitors.
Highlight of the activity filled day
will be two Saturday night Gay Nine­
ties Revues at Forest Grove high
school. Both shows, 7 and 9:45 p.m.,
will be just alike with a chorus line
of Pacific University coeds, variety
and speciality acts, the eight finalist
quartets and special star attraction
Jerry Colonna.
The eight quartets, selected at the
Friday night elimination contest, will
each sing two numbers. They will be
vying for $1300 in prize money, the
northwest championship, individual
cups and the winning group's name
on a perpetual trophy.
Colonna. who will also appear on
the Friday night show, will add his
own particular brand of comedy and
a song and dance act to the program.
All city activities are free. Admis­
sion to Friday night quartet elimi­
nations is $2 00. Saturday night seats
are $3.00. Tickets for all perfor­
mances are still available at Hull's
Pharmacy in Forest Grove.
Legion Plans
Speech Event
The annual Americanism speech
contest sponsored by the American
Legion and auxiliary will be held
at the Vernonia American Legion
hall Monday evening, March 1 ac­
cording to an announcement made
here this week.
There will be a potluck dinner at
6:30 p.m. after which contestants
from Knappa, Clatskanie and Sher­
wood will vie for the district title.
Topic for their speeches will be The
Constitution. Winner in this district
meet will enter the state contest
March 13 in Portland
Winner of the state contest last
year was Tony Hazapis of Clats-
rrie
The potluck dinner and speech con­
test Monday evening are open to the
public.